Kelsey Rollag
About Kelsey Rollag
Kelsey Rollag is a Mechanical Engineer II specializing in robotics, electrification, and data at Tennant Company. With a background in battery manufacturing and fuel cell development, Rollag has extensive experience in engineering and research across various institutions and industries.
Current Role at Tennant Company
Kelsey Rollag serves as a Mechanical Engineer II in the Robotics, Electrification, and Data division at Tennant Company. Since joining in 2020, she has focused on developing innovative electrification solutions tailored for the industrial and commercial floor cleaning sector. Her role involves applying her engineering expertise to enhance product functionality and sustainability.
Previous Experience at General Motors
Kelsey Rollag held multiple positions at General Motors. She worked as a Researcher in Battery Cell Manufacturing for six months in 2020, where she contributed to advancements in battery technology. Prior to that, she served as a Durability & Development Engineer in Fuel Cells from 2017 to 2020, focusing on the design and development of fuel cell systems for automotive applications.
Educational Background
Kelsey Rollag earned her Bachelor of Arts in Applied Physics and Mathematics from the College of Saint Benedict, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education at Texas A&M University, where she obtained a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 2015 to 2017. Her academic background laid the foundation for her engineering career.
Research Experience
Kelsey Rollag has significant research experience in the field of energy and materials. She worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2014, focusing on geological engineering. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M University from 2016 to 2017, where she was involved in the Energy and Transport Sciences Laboratory, further enhancing her expertise in energy systems.
Technical Expertise
Kelsey Rollag possesses broad technical expertise in several areas, including particulate dispersions, coating and drying of thin films, and roll-to-roll processing. She has extensive experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, particularly in the electrode production processes of mixing, coating, and drying. Her skills are instrumental in developing innovative solutions in electrification and sustainable engineering.